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Celebrate People of ALL Abilities!

Help us kick-off Disability Awareness Month with a Proclamation Signing with Mayor Williams! Join Disability:IN Uinta County, Wednesday, March 4, 2019 from 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. in the City of Evanston Council Room at 1200 Main Street. Welcome Remarks & Proclamation Signing by Mayor Williams Photo Opportunity with Uinta County Herald Networking & Refreshments For…

NextGen Mentoring Community Service Project

January 22nd: As part of National Mentoring Month, Disability IN: Uinta County will be hosting a Community Service Project. Participants will make over 200 Valentine Cards for senior citizens. Join us at the B.O.C.E.S. Building in Room #304 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. on January 22nd.

Uinta County Business Leadership Network is now Disability:IN Uinta County

After 20 years helping local businesses become more inclusive of people with disabilities, the Uinta Count Business Leadership Network is changing its name to Disability:IN Uinta County to signal its commitment to creating an economy where people with disabilities participate fully and meaningfully. The name change is part of a larger rebranding effort by the United…

What is an Inclusive Culture?

An inclusive culture involves the full and successful integration of diverse people into a workplace or industry. While an inclusive culture certainly encompasses a commitment to workplace diversity, it is not limited simply too basic representation; it indicates a climate in which respect, equity and positive recognition of differences are all cultivated and the social and institutional response to…

Cancer In The Workplace

What Employers Should Know With nearly 14.5 million cancer survivors living in the United States, employment concerns affect the 44% of newly diagnosed cancer patients who are of “working age”. Employers & Managers: How will this workshop help me do my job better? Understand Your Role Know The Law About Accommodations Make A Plan Understand…

Todd Waites – 2014 Keynote Speaker

When adversity, victory, tragedy, triumph, challenge, inspiration and encouragement collide. We would like to welcome Mr. Todd Waites as our keynote speaker. Mr. Waites is not only a survivor…but a THRIVER. After losing his complete arm and shoulder to cancer at 14, he has made the most of his life and encourages others to do the same. Todd underwent two years…